Welcome To Rapid City Dyslexia Care!

Karin Merkle is the owner of Rapid City Dyslexia Care, a team of trained tutors who give specialized reading and spelling lessons to children and adults with dyslexia.

After teaching in the public schools for almost 20 years in a variety of settings including classroom, small-group, and one-on-one, Karin started her own private business in order to be able to use the Barton System. She loves to watch her students reading and spelling skills go up, right along with their self-confidence.

Karin resides in the Black Hills with her husband and two kids. In addition to tutoring, Karin strives to raise school and community awareness of dyslexia.

Consulting & Support

Whether you are a parent or a professional tutor using The Barton Reading and Spelling System, RCDC provides consulting services with helpful advice, tips, and tricks of the trade to help you along your way.

Presentations & Speaking

Karin would love to present about dyslexia to your school, group or organization! She can gear her presentation toward your group, and she can adjust her presentation to be just the right amount of time you need!

Common Signs & Symptoms Of Dyslexia

Excellent thinking skills Talent at building or creating Good problem-solver Good people skills Curiosity Great imagination

Reading that is slow, choppy, and inaccurate Poor spelling Difficulty in learning lists (letter names, months of the year, math facts) Often skips or switches smaller words like the, a, my, his Difficulty telling time on a clock with hands Often labeled as “lazy” or “not trying hard enough”

The Dyslexic Perspective

Team RESOLUTE

You Are Amazing!

Do you have dyslexia or have a connection to dyslexia? What started out as a hunt for a mascot and team name turned into a tribute to YOU! Students, tutors, experts, parents, family, adults with dyslexia, and anyone involved in the dyslexia community:

The work you do is challenging. I want to thank you and also encourage you to keep pushing. You are amazing and I admire you!

You are part of a huge and strong team that is supporting you and cheering you on!

Team Resolute Spirit Gear

Treasury of the Resolute

The Treasury of the Resolute will be an online collection of stories, advice, photos, and encouragement dedicated to those who are resolute in their learning, teaching, and advocating as it relates to dyslexia.